Midweek Mission Moment 5/8/24

Everywhere you look, there is anger and hate being exhibited. In our community, as it is election time. In our state, as we hear about the border crossings. In our country, as protests are being held on college campuses. And throughout our world, fighting in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine quickly come to mind. And these are just a few examples.

But Jesus said in John 13:35 that people will know that we are his disciples by our love for one another. So, as Christians we are to act differently than the world. To start, we are to be kind.

Here is something I just read on Christian author and pastor Greg Laurie’s blog about being kind… Every now and then, cell phone videos showing someone on a rant pop up on social media or the news. The people in those videos are really upset about something, and they’re screaming and yelling. Don’t be like those people. Ever.

You are a child of God, so be known for your generosity. Be known for your love and compassion, not for your anger. The Bible tells us, “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29 NLT).

If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. But don’t be obnoxious; be nice. I’ve found that the greatest joys in life come from a relationship with God and from relationships with others. Also, some of the simplest joys in life are before us every day. Savor the sunset. Enjoy the meal. Linger with your family and friends. Have fun.

All too often, we’re thinking about what’s coming next: “When this comes, I will be so happy. When that happens, it will be so great.” But what about the present moment? Don’t be in such a rush to get to the next thing.

I sometimes find myself in a group where everyone is on their cell phone. In such situations, I send everyone a text that says something like this: “Be here now. Let’s put these phones away. Let’s have a conversation with each other.”
When you sit down for a meal, don’t take your cell phone to the table. If you’re wearing a watch that sends you alerts, take it off. Have a conversation with the people around you.

As followers of Jesus Christ, let’s be known as encouragers, not discouragers. Let’s be known as people who build others up, not as people who tear others down.

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MEGA Food Pantry will be early this month due to Memorial Day at the end of May and due to the temperature increase that happens in Texas during the summer, the hours are earlier. Mega will be May 13 from 8-10am.

Mobile Mustard Seed will be May 14 from 9-10am. ​

MAY – SEPTEMBER 2024: FOOD RELIEF DATES - Light on the Hill

May 6: Mustard Seed 9-10am
May 13: Mega 8-10am
May 20: Mustard Seed 9-10am
May 27: Closed
June 3: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 10: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 17: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 24: Mega 8-10am
July 1: Closed
July 8: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 15: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 22: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 29: Mega 8-10am
August 5: Closed
August 12: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 19: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 26: Mega 8-10am
September 2: Closed
September 9: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 16: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 23: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 30: Mega 8-10am